If I Had My Way Lyrics - Linda Eder

Long ago and far away 

Before the world had come to this 

I took for granted how my life would be 

Assuming that my freedom would be free 

Before these evening shadows fell 

I reveled in the light of day 

I rarely ever cried, my patience wasn't tried 

And heroes never died 

But if I had my way 

Things would be different 

Danger wouldn't come from a sky of blue 

Choices would be clear 

And strangers would be kinder 

Love a little blinder 

As it saved the day 

If I had my way 

Every now and then it seems 

We live our lives to such extremes 

Racing all around, never homeward bound 

Losing what we've found 

But if I had my way 

Things would be different 

No one would believe that a lie was true 

Choices would be clear 

And wisdom would be heeded 

Warnings never needed 

This is what I'd pray 

If I had my way 

The milk of human kindness 

Would seek us out and find us 

And color all the words we say 

And hearts would come alive 

Instead of breaking 

No one would believe that a lie was true 

Angels would appear 

Children would be cherished 

Hope would never parish 

Faith would not betray 

If I had my way